Back in the hands of the State, Thalli is caught in a horrible game of power--with consequences reaching further than she ever imagined.After several months aboveground, Thalli had almost forgotten what living in the State was like. Programmed to be without emotions or curiosity, she was always an anomaly there. Too emotional. Too curious. Citizens of the State should behave exactly the way the Scientists designed them to behave: work in their assigned fields, maintain productivity.Thalli's entire genetically engineered generation has been eradicated by a scientocracy that believes human life is expendable. Now a pawn in a mad game of manipulation, held hostage, and tortured in the name of the State, Thalli can barely summon the strength to hope that the future of humanity could be any better.She clings to her new faith in the Designer. But when she discovers that even the few villages aboveground are in danger of State domination, that fragile faith begins to crumble.As Thalli, Berk, and Alex make plans to overthrow the evil Dr. Loudin, a chilling secret explains why they have been left alive at all . . . a personal secret that will haunt Thalli forever. And as she struggles with this new truth, she also struggles with decisions of the heart.Can the State's expansion be stopped? Or will humanity--above and below the surface--be irreparably damaged? Thalli is faced with a purpose both overwhelming and undeniable: to assume the role of a Revolutionary."McGee's versatility as an author really shines with this latest offering . . ." --USAToday.com (on Anomaly)"Anomaly grabs the reader and refuses to let go . . . One is never completely sure what is fact and what is a horrifying virtual reality. This is sure to be a favorite of teens everywhere." --Heather Burch, author of the critically acclaimed Halflings Series

When Jake Sheffield, a typical Christian teenager, awakens to discover that he can hear the deepest spiritual needs of those around him, the reality of the deep needs of the world hits him. And the lives he touches, through the help of the Holy Spirit, will never be the same. As his friends witness the power of sharing Christ with others, they too begin the "hear" like Jake. The Heart Reader of Franklin High is a moving, evangelistic challenge for Christian teens.

From House to Home For fifteen-year-old Karina Murberry, life is about to change. When her drug dealing mother lands in jail, she finds herself sleeping on a park bench. Just as she's resolved herself to the idea of entering a group home full of bully's and cockroaches, she is whisked away to a small town away from everyone she's ever known. After all the lies her mother told her, Karina is on a quest to discover the truth. Along the way, she uncovers long held secrets, experiences real friendships, and for the first time in her life she realizes what it means to go "From House to Home"From Good to Bad Adjusting to life in the small town of Queen creek, Arizona is not a problem for Karina Murberry. As a matter of fact, things couldn't be better. With a stable environment, new friends and a cute boyfriend, she's well adjusted. But when the dreaded phone call comes in that Karina's mother is out of jail, her entire world turns upside down. She learns deadly secrets about her mother. When Karina finds out the deadly secret about her mother, things will never be the same for her. Join Karina as she struggles with forgiveness, friendships, family secrets and faith. When life goes "From Good to bad." From Lies to Truth When Josie Mendez shows up at school, Karina's life spins out of control. As she stares face to face with a three-year-old rumor, will she be ready to deal with the truth of her boyfriend's past? Can their relationship survive? And then... A mysterious illness, An unexplained accident, and a drug set-up. And to top it all off, letters arrive in the mail from none other than the man she helped put away. Easy Money. Will Karina be able to hold it together as her world falls apart? Find out in the final book. From Lies to Truth. Girl Unbroken - A NovellaWhen Melissa is rescued from the clutches of a human trafficker, she faces a struggle from within. Was her life even worth saving? What is it all for? A heartwarming story of a young girl who searches for the answers and finds them in the most unlikely of places. This Novella is connected to the 2nd book in the Karina's Journey Series.

The devastation of a ruined summer.The gift of a second chance.Can Josie learn the lessons she needs in order to discover her true self?After a humiliating event and overwhelming peer pressure, 16-year-old Josie flees her home to spend the summer with her Aunt on a South Carolina island. Her fresh start turns into the summer of her dreams as friendships grow, romance blossoms, and a series of thefts surround her with excitement. However, when tragedy strikes someone close to her, Josie realizes there are more important things than her reputation. As she sets out to solve the mystery she has become entangled in, she not only realizes the importance of relying on her faith but along the way also discovers who God wants her to be.

With Tanner Rose gone, Gabriel is left to settle back into the God-devoted life he'd become so accustomed to. Except that his best friend's sister, Faith, has decided that a life for the Lord is just way too confining. In an attempt to live a little, Faith focuses her interests on a handsome, but worldly, boy from her school, who has major self-control issues in and out of the kung fu arena. When things get too deep for Faith, she looks to Gabriel for help. Can Gabriel save Faith from self-created destruction or is he just too lost in his own worldly struggles to lend a hand?"Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God--what is good and acceptable and perfect." (Romans 12:2)

Amish Mystery Series In Inn of Lies (the first volume of the Amish Old House Mysteries series), 17-year-old Hannah Gingerich is asked by her mudder to care for her ailing Ant Eden, who is suffering from a sudden illness that has stumped even her doctors. Hannah soon discovers that the centuries-old inn itself is ailing, victimized by repeated, unexplained noises, especially in the middle of the night and especially emanating from the downright creepy basement, into which Hannah must go to discover the truth behind the strange banging. Ant Eden's adopted son, Matthew, only adds to the suspense for young Hannah by letting her know in no uncertain terms that she is not welcome there, at least not by him. Unrelenting snowstorms bring to the inn a string of Englisher guests, whom young Hannah is ill prepared to accommodate, but she does her best. One of them, Philip, seems to have familial ties to the aged mansion. A local Amish youth, Andrew, proves to be a godsend to Hannah, and she feels her heart tug in his direction. But she has decided to take a break from romance after the painful ending to her engagement with Laban Detweiler, who proved that he was not the mann to whom she wanted to be united when he caused unnecessary suffering to his handicapped shveshtah as a prank. But as Hannah discovers during the course of her stay at the Meadow Run Inn, rumors and lies all too often mask the truth.

Back in the hands of the State, Thalli is caught in a horrible game of power--with consequences reaching further than she ever imagined.After several months aboveground, Thalli had almost forgotten what living in the State was like. Programmed to be without emotions or curiosity, she was always an anomaly there. Too emotional. Too curious. Citizens of the State should behave exactly the way the Scientists designed them to behave: work in their assigned fields, maintain productivity.Thalli's entire genetically engineered generation has been eradicated by a scientocracy that believes human life is expendable. Now a pawn in a mad game of manipulation, held hostage, and tortured in the name of the State, Thalli can barely summon the strength to hope that the future of humanity could be any better.She clings to her new faith in the Designer. But when she discovers that even the few villages aboveground are in danger of State domination, that fragile faith begins to crumble.As Thalli, Berk, and Alex make plans to overthrow the evil Dr. Loudin, a chilling secret explains why they have been left alive at all . . . a personal secret that will haunt Thalli forever. And as she struggles with this new truth, she also struggles with decisions of the heart.Can the State's expansion be stopped? Or will humanity--above and below the surface--be irreparably damaged? Thalli is faced with a purpose both overwhelming and undeniable: to assume the role of a Revolutionary."McGee's versatility as an author really shines with this latest offering . . ." --USAToday.com (on Anomaly)"Anomaly grabs the reader and refuses to let go . . . One is never completely sure what is fact and what is a horrifying virtual reality. This is sure to be a favorite of teens everywhere." --Heather Burch, author of the critically acclaimed Halflings Series

Ella's search for love and acceptance takes her around the world to glitzy cities. The ridicule she felt for her looks as a child is finally behind her. Now that her unconventional appearance is appreciated for true beauty, she walks the world's runways and lands the most sought-after fashion campaigns.But being a successful model isn't translating into happiness for Ella. She becomes a victim of violence, and the blissful and carefree journey she expected takes a different path. She becomes self-destructive, turning to a hedonistic lifestyle. With more personal loss and heart-wrenching news from home, Ella hears God's subtle voice telling her she has a different future ahead of her. Will her new start back home in Nigeria help her find the love and happiness that she's always desired?

And I made a decision. If I was going to make this declaration, I might as well make it huge. Lay it all out there between us. I mean, he'd either avoid me the entire rest of the week or make my dream come true. Then again, things could go on exactly like they were.I lowered my hand to my lap. "I want you to kiss me," I said. I didn't look at him, didn't turn my head, barely even took a breath.-----Accidents happen to Daphne Merrill a lot. So falling face-down at the feet of Carter Pruitt while on vacation miles away from home was simply another in a long list of her misfortunes. Yet what started out as the worst day ever is looking up with each minute that passes. Is it possible he actually likes her for who she is? Or is he yet another person laughing behind her back?These seven days could quite possibly be the best week of her life.Sweet teen romance by best-selling author, SUZANNE D. WILLIAMS. 22,000 words.

10 year old Benedict has been moved from one foster home to another, and he's hated every one. When he arrives at Sunshine Ranch, he doesn't bother unpacking. What's the point? But his new foster parents and siblings are very different from what he's become used to. David and Martha Credence strive to instill love and Christian values in their family and it inspires hope in each child. Benedict is not into "religion," but Sunshine Ranch is the home he's secretly been yearning for. Still, he fears it's all just a little too good to be true, and his sentiments are validated when he learns that they may lose Sunshine Ranch. Can the Credence children help save the Ranch? Will faith keep them together? Or will Benedict's dream be shattered? The Destiny of Sunshine Ranch is a story about a family devoted to God. It relays the personal journeys of all the Credence foster children and their struggles to overcome past and present pain and adversity. In this novel, the confidence of the devoted is challenged, but an even deeper understanding of God and His love are revealed. "I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." Philippians 4:12-13

What if your daughter's propensity for "feeling all the feels" is actually a good thing?Teens and tweens have a reputation for letting their emotions get the best of them, so much so that we often wonder if our families (and the world) wouldn't be better off if these young women we love could feel just a little less. But as Linda Barrick discovered, these emotions play an important role in the spiritual lives of young women, and, when they learn to direct them rightly, their feelings can be a powerful force for good in their lives, homes, and schools. That's why Linda and her daughter Jen wrote this devotional for teen girls. After Linda's daughter, Jen, was in a traumatic car accident, Jen was in many ways "frozen" at age fifteen and completely uninhibited. That means Jen still says what she's thinking and feeling almost all the time. Because of this Jen's mom, Linda, got a unique glimpse into the inner world of young women, and she realized that the emotions young teen girls feel are a beautiful gift. It gives them the ability, like Jen, to have an unhindered, best-friend relationship with their Heavenly Father. In this 30-day devotional for young teen girls, Jen Barrick, with the help of her mom, Linda Barrick, compiled her own real-life prayers with passages from Psalms in order to speak directly to the heart of young women. It will teach these teens and tweens how to cultivate a deep, emotional relationship with the God who loves them. Each day will:address a different feeling and examine it in light of God's truth from a short passage of Psalmsaffirm young women's feelings as a gift of God demonstrate how their emotions are meant to lead them closer to Godshow them how to make their faith stronger when they use God's Word to navigate their emotions

Teenagers Tim and Martie are desperate to end their parents' downward spiral. Between their father's PTSD and their mother's depression, their family has reached a breaking point. Then an ancient Christmas ornament reveals its secrets, sending the siblings across the centuries on a search for hope. But Tim and Martie aren't the only ones hunting through time. They're being watched by dark figures-Trackers doomed to haunt history. These Trackers believe the teens' ornament is their key to freedom, and they will do whatever it takes to steal it. What begins as an exciting adventure becomes a deadly race. Can Tim and Martie find the answers they seek before their enemy finds them?

"I love you as a friend, Nat. I love you as a sister. I love you as a neighbor, a school mate, and a dozen other things. I simply want to know if I love you as a girl, and maybe if you can love me in return."-----Nadia Asbury knows everything about Paterson Radovich, his likes and dislikes, what viruses and injuries he's had, and every Christmas present he's received since they were ten. He is, after all, her best friend. When he asks her on a date though, she wonders if she knows him at all. She's not familiar with his new, romantic side and frightened of what might happen to their long-standing friendship.What if after all his efforts, she doesn't feel anything? Scarier still, what if she does? Sweet YA romance by best-selling author, SUZANNE D. WILLIAMS. Short story. 21,000 words. Clean Reads for Teens

When Jake Sheffield, a typical Christian teenager, awakens to discover that he can hear the deepest spiritual needs of those around him, the reality of the deep needs of the world hits him. And the lives he touches, through the help of the Holy Spirit, will never be the same. As his friends witness the power of sharing Christ with others, they too begin the "hear" like Jake. The Heart Reader of Franklin High is a moving, evangelistic challenge for Christian teens.

Ruth Wallace knows she can only hide the scars on her arms for so long. Cutting herself doesn't make her problems disappear, but at least it helps her cope.Ruth needs to find someway, any way, to heal her scars--the ones she hides and the ones she can't--before something terrible happens.The seventh book in the TrueColors teen fiction series, Blade Silver deals with cutting, guilt, psychology, and healing. Includes discussion questions.

"Funny how you can live your days as a clueless little kid, believing you look just fine ... until someone knocks you in the heart with it." Wendy Robichaud doesn't care one bit about being popular like good-looking classmates Tookie and the Sticks--until Brainiac bully John-Monster schemes against her, and someone leaves anonymous sticky-note messages all over school. Even the best friend she always counted on, Jennifer, is hiding something and pulling away. But the spring program, abandoned puppies, and high school track team tryouts don't leave much time to play detective. And the more Wendy discovers about the people around her, the more there is to learn.When secrets and failed dreams kick off the summer after eighth grade, who will be around to support her as high school starts in the fall? 8 Notes to a Nobody received the Catholic Writers Guild Seal of Approval. In its original edition, Bird Face, it won a 2014 Moonbeam Children's Book Award, bronze, in the category Pre-teen Fiction Mature Issues.

In The Broken Violin, Abigail Bosworths life is drastically changed when her wealthy British family flees Philadelphia in 1769. Anti-British sentiment is growing, and the Revolutionary War will soon erupt. After Abigails father closes his shipping business, they move to the Mohawk Valley in rural New York state and join a settlement of German Palatines, which is the nationality of Abigails mother. To blend into the small village of Stone Arabia, Abigails father opens an apothecary like his father in England, and Abigail becomes his assistant, an uncommon role for a woman in the late 1700s.Though life is momentarily calm, Abigail misses a Philadelphia friend she had hoped to marry. As the American rebellion begins growing, he joins a militia and vanishes. With war on the horizon, Abigails parents die in a heartbreaking accident, and she struggles to live alone. Her fears increase as local Mohawk folk hero, Joseph Brant, joins the British in terrorizing nearby villages. As the Revolutionary War officially begins, Abigail is forced to tackle lifes challenges head-on, even the possibility of her own death. Although mocked and plotted against, Abigail prevails and finds love in the most unexpected place. M.B. Tosi begins a new series with The Broken Violin, an exciting story of the Revolutionary War. As with all of her books, this one is alive with adventure, genuine history, difficult decisions and faith. Enjoy! Jim Langford, Director Emeritus of University of Notre Dame Press

Having just confessed his sins to his priest--more sins than a kid his age should have--Jarret jumps in his Chrysler 300 and races to the outskirts of town. Emotion overwhelming him, he pulls off the road and flings himself face down behind an outcropping of rocks. Ever since that life-changing night in the canyon, Jarret has felt the presence of the Lord in his soul. Now that presence is fading. Is it his fault? How will he remain faithful without it when he still struggles against the same temptations? Meanwhile his twin brother, Keefe, questions whether he has a calling to religious life. He's gone along with Jarret's bad schemes for years. Is he worthy of such a calling? What would he have to give up to pursue a vocation? Keefe reads everything he can about St. Francis and the Franciscans, but he's afraid to talk to his father about the Franciscans' upcoming discernment retreat because his father seems closed to faith. Is he ready to go all in? Follow the West brothers in this contemporary teen fiction as they struggle through temptations and trials down paths they can barely see, toward goals they desire in the depths of their hearts.

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In The Broken Violin, Abigail Bosworth's life is drasticallychanged when her wealthy British family flees Philadelphia in 1769.Anti-British sentiment is growing, and the Revolutionary War will soonerupt. After Abigail's father closes his shipping business, they move to the Mohawk Valley in rural New York state and join a settlement ofGerman Palatines, which is the nationality of Abigail's mother. To blend into the small village of Stone Arabia, Abigail's father opens anapothecary like his father in England, and Abigail becomes hisassistant, an uncommon role for a woman in the late 1700s.Though life is momentarily calm, Abigail misses a Philadelphia friend she hadhoped to marry. As the American rebellion begins growing, he joins amilitia and vanishes. With war on the horizon, Abigail's parents die in a heartbreaking accident, and she struggles to live alone. Her fearsincrease as local Mohawk folk hero, Joseph Brant, joins the British interrorizing nearby villages. As the Revolutionary War officially begins, Abigail is forced to tackle life's challenges head-on, even thepossibility of her own death. Although mocked and plotted against,Abigail prevails and finds love in the most unexpected place.